DESCRIPTION

Chromata White Canvas is a textured 19 mil white, consistent poly-cotton blend matte canvas using an acid-free, neutral pH coating. Released in 2005, Chromata White was the first ever OBA-free high white canvas to hit the market and it has since revolutionised the giclee printing industry. It has more recently been surpassed in print quality by Lyve canvas.

Called 'Chromata White', this breakthrough technology has set Breathing Color apart for years. Normally, OBA-Free products have a yellowish surface. Our Chromata White technology, which we released in 2005, forever changed this by delivering OBA-Free with the desired brighter white surface. This answered the needs of our customers to maximise the longevity of their prints while maintaining the most popular and desired look.

"Chromata White" gives the end-user the most stable platform on which to print photographs and fine art giclees without the metamerism issues or colour shift issues inherent on other canvases. Optical Brighteners compromise the attainment of true colour, they complicate profiling accuracy, and they inevitably deteriorate and yellow over time. You can read more about OBA's and their long-term effects on inkjet prints.

ARCHIVAL CERTIFIED

Chromata White is archival certified for 100+ years. Download and utilise the Archival Certificate to differentiate your business and show your customers how much you care about quality and the long term permanence of their prints.

NO CRACKING OR TEARING WHEN STRETCHING

When varnished with Timeless Gloss, Satin, or Matte, Chromata White will not crack nor will it tear when stretched.

HIGHLY WATER-RESISTANT

All Breathing Color inkjet canvas grades are water resistant. Lyve will accept a water based liquid laminate or water based varnish and is compatible with both Timeless and the original Glamour II canvas varnish which provide necessary protection against scratches, scuffs, airborne pollutants and moisture.

Get A Trial Roll

If you are new to Breathing Color and would like to test this product, we highly recommend that you take advantage of the inexpensive Trial rolls offered which provide enough product for sufficiently running tests and creating samples. Trial rolls are limited to one per customer per product.

Downloads - Spec Sheet & Archival Quality Certificate

Listen In - Which Matte Canvas is Best For Me?

We sat down with Breathing Color President Nick Friend and Vice President Adam Hill to discuss Breathing Color''s matte canvas options - Lyve, Chromata White, and 800M - in order to help users select the best option for their business. Listen

Other Product Information

Our 'Chromata White' technology gives end-users the most stable platform on which to print photographs and fine art giclees without the metamerism issues or color shift issues inherent on other canvases. Optical Brighteners compromise the attainment of true color, they complicate profiling accuracy, and they inevitably deteriorate and yellow over time.

(For critical information regarding longevity issues and optical brightener additives, please visit the Wilhelm Research Institute by clicking here and a new browser window will open. From there, scroll down the bottom of the page to TESTING NOTE # 7. Also available is an article explaining Print Permanence Ratings and the actual guarantees they provide).

The water resistant surface works exceptionally well with Timeless Veneer, our proprietary water-based top coat coating designed specifically for our line of inkjet canvas (click here to see a video demonstration and for further information on Timeless). If coated with TimeIess, this canvas will not crack even under extremely rigorous stretching conditions (canvas gallery wrap).

Print Permanence Testing & Archivability Standards

Blue Wool Test Passed:

Extensive independent testing by a UKAS accredited laboratory has concluded that the Chromata White Canvas meets or exceeds the standards set forth by the Fine Art Trade Guild for pH and lightfastness. The Fine Art Trade Guild has established these standards in order to protect the interests of consumers. Consumers who follow the Blue Wool Testing and the Fine Art Trade Guild standards can be confident that the art and framing supplies they use are archival.

Helpful Videos

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To see our extensive library of helpful company videos on printing techniques, color management, and more please visit our Videos area.

Compatible Inkjet Printers

This Product has been compatibility tested and approved for the following printers. If you do not see your printer listed below, it does not mean it is not compatible but that we have not tested and approved your printer at this time.

The trademarks and model numbers of EPSON printers and KODAK are identified for compatibility purposes only. Epson does not endorse or sponsor our products.Breathing Color, Inc. is not affiliated with Epson or Kodak. EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.